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Had protected sex 1 week ago. period is 3 days late. what could it be? i have minor cramps but no flow yet

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Pregnancy : Rule out pregnancy first via home test. Then if you are still having symptoms get checked out immediately.

Answered 4/20/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Nothing: Should start now! unlikely to be a pregnancy , but safety would be a test just in case the "protection" failed.

Answered 6/26/2014

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